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Layers of the Atmosphere
4 layers of the atmosphere
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Meteorology
9th Grade
04/27/2012

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Troposphere
Definition
closest to the earth, has carbon-dioxide and water vapor, most weather happens here
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Tropopause
Definition
between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere...temp stops changing
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Stratosphere
Definition
warmer s you increase in elevation
location of ozone
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Stratopause
Definition
between Stratosphere and Mesosphere...temperature change stops
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Mesosphere
Definition
Coldest layer of the atmosphere
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Mesopause
Definition
between the Mesosphere and the Thermosphere
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Thermosphere
Definition
hottest layer of the atmosphere, Reflects radio waves
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Air Pollution
Definition
Any substance in the atmosphere that is harmful to people, plants or property
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Acid precipitation
Definition
Rain or snow with a low PH
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